Sony True Wireless WF-C500

DSEE audio restoration and a 10-hour earbud battery (20 hours total with the Qi case) set these earbuds apart, delivering clear, customizable sound in a compact design. A secure, ergonomic fit with water resistance and one-press voice assistant access adds everyday practicality for active use. Best for budget-conscious listeners who want durable, sweatproof earbuds with EQ control for workouts and casual music.

form factor in-ear
driver type Dynamic Driver
wireless true
active noise cancellation false
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 10
water resistance Water Resistant
Sony True Wireless WF-C500 earbuds
51 Overall Score
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About This Earbuds

WFC500Small size, uncompromising soundDiscover the freedom of Bluetooth connectivity with our WF-C500 truly wireless earbuds. You'll enjoy high-quality audio, sound customisation and a secure fit expertly designed for your ears. And with their all-day battery life and compact, water-resistant design, you'll want to take them everywhere. Authentic sound, tailored just for youHear your music in its full gloryWhen an original music source is compressed, it loses the high-frequency elements that add detail and richness. Our Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) faithfully restores these to produce high-quality sound that’s closer to the original recording. Your sound, just how you like itWith the Sony│Headphones Connect app, you can tailor your sound to your personal preference. Choose from a variety of presets to match the sound quality with the genre of music you're listening to. Or create and save your own presets using the EQ Custom feature on the app.Compact. Lightweight. Secure.These compact buds are made to fit securely in your ears, thanks to a new ergonomic surface design.Your ideal on-the-go companionThe charging case is small enough to carry in a pocket or bag, so you can easily recharge on the go.Control it all with the click of a buttonHandy buttons let you play music, adjust the volume, access your voice assistant and make calls.Eliminating plastic wasteThe WF-C500's packaging is 100% plastic-free, reflecting our commitment to the environment.Your sound, easier than everClear hands-free callingHands-free calling is now clearer than ever thanks to a high-quality built-in microphone.Voice Assistant compatible

  • Compact size to fit safely and snugly in ear
  • Comes in wireless charging case
  • One press connects instantly to smartphone’s voice assistant
  • Can also create or tailor music of choice

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 29.5
Mic 36.3
Build 69.8
Sound 59.2
Battery 22.1
Comfort 70.7
User Sentiment 30.8
Connectivity 80.1
Social Proof 60.8

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong connectivity (80th percentile) 80th
  • Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
  • Strong build (70th percentile) 70th

Cons

  • Below average battery (22th percentile) 22th
  • Below average anc (30th percentile) 30th
  • Below average user sentiment (31th percentile) 31th

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Wearing Style true wireless
Ear Tips l
Weight 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs

Audio

Driver Type Dynamic Driver
Freq Max 20000
Impedance 18
Sensitivity 100
Codecs Ergonomic, Fast Charging, Sweatproof

Noise Control

ANC No

Connectivity

Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5
Wired Connector Bluetooth 5

Earbud Battery

Battery Life 10
Charge Time 2.5
Fast Charging Fast Charging
Charging USB-C

Case Battery

Case Charging USB-C
Wireless Charging Yes

Microphone

Microphone Yes

Features

Voice Assistant Voice Assistant
Touch Controls Yes
App Sony Headphones Connect
Bone Conduction No
Water Resistance Water Resistant

Value & Pricing

vs Competition

Spec Sony True Wireless WF-C500 Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZAAXAR EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type Dynamic Driver Planar Magnetic Dynamic dynamic Dynamic hybrid
Wireless true true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false true true true true true
Bluetooth Version 5.0 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.4 6.0
Battery Life Hours 10 10 6 30 6 12
Case Battery Hours - 28 18 30 26 54
Water Resistance Water Resistant IPX4 IPX4 IP54 IP57 IP55
Multipoint - true true true true true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Sony True Wireless WF-C500 29.536.369.859.222.170.730.880.160.8
Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K Compare 96.596.87996.682.670.791.899.189.5
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare 96.590.47996.447.393.491.897.896.9
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare 96.599.733.49297.793.491.89089.5
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZAAXAR Compare 96.596.898.989.973.193.4097.889.5
EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare 96.596.891.499.896.370.797.399.380.3

Usage Scores

Calls (34.9)Music (47.6)Overall (50.6)Budget (56.1)Gaming (46.4)Travel (34.5)Commute (32.7)Fitness (49.7)

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